

According to organizers, a record number of 90,000 women from across the country applied for the pageant this year. Only 50 contestants made it to the finals, including two natives of Bashkortostan. Eliza Suleimanova represents the republic, and Sofia Byakova represents Ufa. Both women have experience competing in regional events.
Eliza and Sofia are currently actively preparing for the finals, which will take place on October 4 at the Barvikha Luxury Village concert hall in Moscow.
The Miss Russia winner will receive a crown from the leading jewelry house Mercury, a cash prize of 1 million rubles, and the right to represent Russia at the international Miss Universe beauty pageant, which will be held in Thailand in November 2025.
Author: Ksenia Kalinina
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